Get How To Edit A Picture With Gimp

This guide provides comprehensive and user-friendly instructions on how to effectively edit pictures using Gimp, an online editing tool. Whether you are new to photo editing or looking to enhance your skills, this tutorial aims to support your needs with clear, step-by-step guidance.

Follow the steps to successfully edit your pictures with Gimp.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Start by opening your image. Access the File menu and select 'Open' to choose your desired image file.
3. Crop the image to eliminate unnecessary parts. Utilize the Rectangular Selection tool, then go to the Image menu and choose 'Crop to selection'.
4. To remove elements directly, utilize the Eraser tool. For more control, select the area with the Lazo tool before using the command in the Selection menu to inverse the selection and fill it with the background color from the Edit menu.
5. Reduce the image size proportionately by choosing 'Scale image...' from the Image menu. Click the chain icon to unlink Width and Height proportions, then input 75-85% in the Width field, keeping Height at 100%.
6. Adjust the contrast of the image. Navigate to the Colors menu and select 'Brightness and Contrast' to modify light and shade values until the desired contrast level is achieved.
7. Convert the image to an indexed color format by choosing 'Image menu > Mode > Indexed...' and set it to use black and white (1-bit) palette. This will eliminate any grayscale and other RGB shade pixels.
8. To ensure the image fits the punch card size, go back to the Image menu and select 'Scale image'. Input 24 pixels for width and either 48 or 60 pixels for height. Unlink the Width and Height proportions if necessary.
9. Edit your image at the pixel level using the Pencil tool, which uses the foreground color. Set the brush to 1 px for sharp edges.
10. If you need to confirm your project visually, switch pixel shape from squared to rectangular by toggling 'Dot for dot' in the View menu. This is purely a display mode and does not affect the export settings.
11. Enhance pixel counting by displaying the grid via the View menu. You can adjust grid settings in Gimp preferences to customize color and spacing.
12. Once satisfied with your edits, save the file by selecting 'Export as...' from the File menu. Choose JPEG or PNG format according to your needs.
13. Upload your completed image on Oknitme home-page by browsing or dragging and dropping the image file.
14. Edit the grid on Oknitme if required by selecting 'Edit' to add, delete, or reposition dots on your grid before finalizing.
15. When you are content with the image, save the final version using the Lock button and click on Punch-it to generate your digital punch card.
16. Download the SVG file for your punch card and proceed with cutting it using a plotter or laser cutter in your local fabrication lab.

Start creating stunning images by following these instructions online today.